Featherweight 221, broken part
I just purchased a Singer 221 and during greasing, oiling and cleaning discovered a broken part. The machine seemed to run well but it appears this small piece, not sure of the name, is broken and not the same as the mirror image part. What part does this piece play? Since it seems to be working fine is there any harm in operating it this way? Please advise if you know what this piece is called, I can only find the part number which I believe to be 45808. Thank you.